Joining Technologies (ME417) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Joining Technologies ME417 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
ME210
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery
Learning and Teaching Strategies .
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
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Course Objectives
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Upon successful completion of this course, the students will have knowledge on design and appropriate selection of joints
Course Content Stress analysis, static and fatigue failure criteria for joined structures; design methods for mechanical fastening, welding and adhesive bonding; manufacturing of joints (i.e. installation of fasteners, application on adhesive on substrates); maintenance of joints (e.g. corrosion protection, inspection, etc.).

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction Chapter 1
2 Mechanical Fastening Chapter 2
3 Mechanical Fastening Chapter 3
4 Mechanical Fastening Chapter 4
5 Mechanical Fastening Chapter 5
6 Welding Chapter 6
7 Welding Chapter 7
8 Welding Chapter 8
9 Adhesive Bonding Chapter 9
10 Adhesive Bonding Chapter 10
11 Adhesive Bonding Chapter 11
12 Misc. (Corrosion protection, application, etc.) Chapter 12
13 Misc. (Corrosion protection, application, etc.) Chapter 13
14 Misc. (Corrosion protection, application, etc.) Chapter 14
15 Final exam period All Chapters
16 Final exam period All Chapters

Sources

Course Book 1. 1. Shigley J E, Mischke C R, Mechanical Engineering Design, ISBN: 0-07-100292-8
Other Sources 2. 2. Brandon D D, Kaplan W D, Joining Processes, ISBN-10: 0471964883, ISBN-13: 978-0471964889
3. 3. R.D. Adams (Author), J. Comyn (Author), W.C. Wake, Structural Adhesive Joints in Engineering, ISBN-10: 0412709201, ISBN-13: 978-0412709203

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 10 30
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 12 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, computing, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline; the ability to use this knowledge in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem. X
3 The ability to design creative solutions for complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions. X
4 The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, with an awareness of their limitations. X
5 The ability to use research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems, including literature search, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results. X
6 Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. X
7 Acting in accordance with engineering professional principles, knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially without discrimination on any grounds and being inclusive of diversity. X
8 The ability to work effectively individually and in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid) as a team member or leader. X
9 "The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession). X
10 Knowledge of practices in business life such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. X
11 The ability to engage in life-long learning, including independent and continuous learning, adapting to new and emerging technologies, and thinking inquisitively regarding technological changes. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 3 48
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 10 2 20
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 5 5
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 5 5
Total Workload 126